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In this episode of Finance Focus, host Brendan Ritchie is joined by Ross Sardi (CEO, First Focus) and Jared Morris (CEO & Founder, Bolden) to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing modern finance teams — choosing the right technology stack.

Together they explore why so many Australian businesses are frustrated with legacy ERPs, what’s driving the shift to modular, cloud-based finance tools, and how to build a curated, best-in-class tech stack that keeps your data accurate, decisions fast, and teams happy.

💬 Key discussion points:

Why most ERPs create more problems than they solve
The real cost of manual processes and disconnected tools
How process mapping can transform your finance operations
What an ideal modern finance stack looks like (and the tools behind it)
The importance of single-source data entry for real-time reporting
How Australian mid-market businesses can build smarter, scalable finance systems

📈 Whether you’re a CFO, COO, or finance leader in a growing Australian organisation, this episode will help you modernise your finance systems.

🕒 Key Chapters

0:00 Intro – Welcome to Finance Focus: Building the Right Finance Tech Stack
0:35 The Problem with Current Finance Tools – Frustration, manual work, and gut feel decisions
1:45 No Single Source of Truth = Slow or Bad Decisions – Why data trust is everything
3:50 The ERP Headache – Why so many businesses are ditching legacy systems
6:20 The Shift to Best-in-Class Apps and APIs – From all-in-one to curated stacks
10:30 Mapping Processes Before Tech Decisions – The key to building a fit-for-purpose stack
13:45 Real-World Example: Xero, Unleashed, Lightspeed, Shopify + Causal
16:10 Avoiding App Bloat and Driving Adoption – Designing systems around people
18:50 Wrap-Up – Finance Tech That Empowers Better Decisions